The introduction of our new fleece lined waterproofs is as good as a sign as any that the weather is changing. Despite that, the children have been as enthusiastic and energetic as ever. 
 

The combination of mild autumnal weather and rainfall has provided our Little Forest Folk with the perfect conditions to stock up their mud kitchen with ingredients and allowed us to unearth the fascinating world below our feet.

As we ended last week with the notion of autumn, we began this week in a comparable manner; two branches of leaves from the same tree – one with green leaves, the other with orange prompted an interesting discussion with the children.